1995 School Magazine

6rrlg' @rsmmar Srbool Grigbane 1995

DUKE OF EDII\IBURGH AWARD SCHEME

-l-h. Duke of Edinburgh Scheme challenges yor-rng people I between the ages of fourteen and twenty-five years to balance practical, physical, social and cultural activities. It encourages candidates to volunteer their services, to acquire new skills and to experience real adventure.

friendly pair take on a new and serious role as our ex- aminers. \7e came to the conclusion that a weil or- ganised expe- dition (or even unorganised) requires much work, but this is compen- sated for by the huge amount ol fun had by

The Bronze Award, the first candidate is fourteen years old,

Level, can be started when the while the Silver Award begins at age fifteen years or on the completion of the Bronze Award. There are four categories which must be completed and signed by a qualified as- sessor. These are expedi- tion, skill, physical rec- reation and community service. \fhile the Scheme may be entered at the Si1- ver level the commitment to each of these is greater at the Silver level than at the Bronze, br-rt comple-

Siu e r M e d.al Au.t ar cle e s Back (I-R); Sally Stent, Michelle Haney. Frottt (L - R): Kcttie Dotney, Prue Mackenzie

tion of the Bronze Award reduces the commitment for the Silver level activities. This may seem like a 1ot of extra work, but for many busy Grammar girls these activities olten coincide with existing commitments to school life. For the final Gold Award, there is an additional category: a Residential Project. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is often misunder- stood and the results underestimated. The truth is, it is only the true warriors who take partand succeed in their chosen activity. The "Duke" program is extremely beneficial to all who participate and success is recognised by certificates and badges which are presented at School assemblies. Another advantage in undertaking "The Duke" at B.G.G.S. is receiving the positive encouragement and support of Mr and Mrs Lanham and Miss McAdam. Although we see the Lanhams annually as happy little campers, when we arrive at Imbil as "Duke" candidates this

Golcl Auard Presentation by Her Excellency, tbe Gouernor Mrs Leneen Ford.e AC to Cbristine O'Neill (L) and Erica Dunstan.

ail. \Talking for the entire w-eekend with each other has provided us with many amusing incidents to share. There are so many times we can remember the feeling of being hopelessly

1ost. Luckily we could al1 share the funny side of these predica- ments. Ifyou are seeking a new chal- lenge, and a sense of adventure and achievement, speak to our enthusiastic organiser, Miss McAdam, and join the elite "Duke gir1s". Miss McAdamwas herself hon- oured this year, receiving a gold medal for her commitment to the Scheme over the past ten years. PRUE MACKENZIE AND SALLY STENT

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